Dardenne has $1.2 million for possible governor’s race

Dardenne has $1.2 million for possible governor’s race

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne speaks during a meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, at the State Capitol in this February 2013 file photo Dardenne has publicly said he intends to run for governor next year.

“We have run 4 statewide campaigns in less than 8 years & during that time, have raised more than $6 million. Thank you, Louisiana!” he tweeted.

Gov. Bobby Jindal cannot seek re-election in 2015 because of prohibitions against a third consecutive term. His removal from the race opens the field for candidates

Dardenne said he intends to run for governor in 2015. Also in the race are U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La., and state Rep. John Bel Edwards, D-Amite. State Treasurer John Kennedy — a Republican who lives in Madisonville — is another possibile candidate.